Breast fibroadenomas, benign palpable lumps commonly found in females, have long posed challenges in treatment, especially when they reach a size necessitating intervention. Traditionally, open surgery has been the go-to method for removal, with its drawbacks including scarring and post-operative care demands. The quest for more efficient and cosmetically appealing alternatives has led to the adoption of vacuum-assisted breast biopsies (VABB) for fibroadenoma excision.
Typically emerging in females aged 15 to 35, fibroadenomas are often discovered incidentally, presenting as painless, mobile lumps. The decision to remove them hinges on factors like size, family history of breast cancer, rapid growth, or the presence of symptoms. Conventional open surgery involves incisions proportional to tumor size to prevent recurrence but often leaves scars and may require post-operative care.
